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Volunteer Fire Department Assistance

Due to the gracious donation totals in response to the Texas Panhandle wildfires, Commissioner Miller has requested funds become available to support volunteer fire departments that absorbed significant expense or battle ongoing resource scarcity in response to the historic Panhandle wildfires.

Current Disaster Declarations

Available Assistance
updated: 10/21/2024

Closed

Panhandle Wildfires (amended 6/26/2024) - critical fire weather conditions which began on February 23, 2024, and wildfires that began on February 26, 2024. Application Deadline, June 28, 2024, 11:59 PM extended until September 30, 2024.

How to apply?

Online - Volunteer Fire Department - STAR Fund Instructions

Amendment 1 - extend deadline and expand eligibility

VFD attestation letter

Overview of the online process: